This is a pretty important article because it addresses an important problem that probably occurs frequently in our reading and studying of Scripture; and that is, if we are unaware of the context of a particular, then our minds will supply a context, which may very well be incorrect for that particular portion of Scripture. From Stand to Reason………………………..
https://www.str.org/w/how-creating-a-context-vacuum-sucks-us-into-overwriting-god-s-word
This is a passage that has caused some controversy over the years, but Greek scholar Murray J. Harris provides a great answer. From Logos.com……….
Perhaps you have heard that the best interpreter of Scripture is Scripture. Along those lines, to get more out of your Bible reading and Bible study, it is important to catch when a biblical author or character is quoting or alluding to another section of Scripture. This article explains why. From In Christ blog…………………..
Because of the unique nature of the Old Testament in relation to the New Testament, our study of it will be most effective and accurate when we approach the Old Testament with certain ground rules. This article goes over those basics. From New Wineskins…………….
This article provides an introduction to the minor prophet Micah by Martin Luther. From Concordia Publishing Publishing House……………
This time, the emphasis is on a very important verse that is found in the Epistle to the Hebrews, Hebrews 11:6 — “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” From Crosswalk.com……………….
When you start to count them up, there are a surprising number of things in the Bible that come in tens. This article from Patheos runs through a good number of them. From Christian Crier………………….
This article examines Psalms 19 to demonstrate how reading and meditating on the Word can renew and invigorate our soul and our spirit. This can happen because the Scriptures have the power to shape us inwardly and to direct us outwardly. From Crossway.org…………………….
The Scriptures are given to us to instruct us and to encourage us. In that vein, this article tells us some of the lessons we can learn from the prophet Samuel’s anointing of the young shepherd David (and the aftermath). From Crosswalk.com………………..
Although the Apostle Paul had a special, unique assignment of suffering for the Gospel from Jesus, yet all believers can learn from Paul’s sufferings when we face our own set of sufferings and trials. This article discusses this is some depth. Here is a tidbit: “Paul proclaimed a message of hope in the midst of hopelessness. He knew that God never loses his bearings, no matter how bad things may seem, and that God would not promise what he could not do. And God did as he said, for God sovereignly controls all of life’s storms. He can–and ultimately will–see his people safely through even the worst storms.” From Core Christianity………………
What the Apostle Paul Teaches Us About Suffering
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